Planning

NP50625

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

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Planning

04 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is planning a procurement process titled "NP50625" for the supply of wigs to NHS Scotland, directly to various boards. This procurement process falls under the health industry category and is located in the UKM region, specifically in Edinburgh. Currently, the process is at the planning stage with key dates including a future notice date set for 1st August 2025. The procurement will involve the supply and fitting of various types of wigs and associated services.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of wigs, as well as related accessories and services such as adhesive fixing tapes, skull caps, and wig repairs. Companies that can provide custom-made wigs and have or are working towards obtaining a Cyber Security certificate will be well-suited to compete. The procurement involves a centralised purchasing process, offering a substantial potential market within the NHS Scotland system, thus presenting a promising avenue for sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

NP50625

Notice Description

Supply of Wigs to NHS Scotland direct to Boards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the supply and fitting of a range of Wigs and accessorise across NHS Scotland which may include the following items: Modacrylic stock wigs, Processed human hair stock wigs, Processed human hair custom made monofilament wigs, Processed human hair custom made net wigs and associated services (adhesive fixing tape, skull caps, comb clips, repairs and addition of hair to human hair wigs, alteration of stock wigs and domiciliary visit fee).There will be a requirement for suppliers to have or be working towards obtaining a Cyber Security certificate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790654
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525197
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33711630 - Wigs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
matthew.campbell@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

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